Today, in the world of wanting everything NOW, the critical link between you getting out on the water and a successful outing, in many cases, is your local tackle store. Being able to find out what’s biting from a friendly face, someone interacting with other members in the area, is easily worth the few more dollars you might pay than from a discounter or web special. Not every tackle store is created equal. You’ll want to find a store that’s connected to the local fishing market and is willing to share local fishing tips. The featured tackle stores on the list below all carry Florida Sportsman magazine and would love to share with you ideas on how to make your next trip a better one.
Feature Southwest Tackle Stores
Anderson Tackle
15675 McGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33908
239-334-3474
Bass Pro Shops
10040 Gulf Center Dr., Ft. Myers, FL 33913
239-461-7800
www.basspro.com
C.B.’s Saltwater Outfitters
1249 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL 34242
941-349-4400
www.cboutfitters.com
Economy Tackle Inc.
6018 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
941-922-9671
www.floridakayak.com
Eliason’s Discount Tackle Outfitters
3113 1st St. East, Bradenton, FL 34208
941-746-6020
Fishin Tackle Outlet
18441 N. Tamiami Trail, North Ft. Myers, FL 33903
239-995-7637
www.fish33.com
The little yellow store with the big, big deals. Two
miles north of the Shell Factory on Hwy. 41.
Four Winds Marina
16501 Stringfellow Rd., Bokeelia, FL 33922
800-523-9223
www.fourwindsmarina.com
Laishley Marine
3415 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-639-3868
www.laishleymarine.com
Manatee Mel’s
582 Blackburn Pointe Rd., Osprey, FL 34229
941-966-2400
Known for their local knowledge of the fishing in
the area.
Matlacha Bait & Tackle
3922 Pine Island Rd. NW, Cape Coral, FL 33993
239-282-9122
Old Pine Island Marina
3187 Stringfellow Rd., Saint James City, FL 33956
239-283-2548
www.oldpineislandmarina.com
Paddle Creek Outfitters
3444 Marina Town Center, Ft. Myers, FL 33903
239-997-2248
www.paddlecreekoutfitters.com
Our knowledgeable staff can equip you with the
best gear to suit your individual needs. We satisfy the most demanding customer.
Rio Villa Bait & Tackle
113 Rio Villa Dr., Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-639-7166
The most friendly store you could walk into.
Seven Seas Bait & Tackle Shop
4270 Pine Island Rd,, Matlacha, FL 33993
239-283-1674
Located within 150 yards of the world famous Matlacha Bridge. The oldest bait shop in Lee County.
Sunshine Ace Hardware – Bonita
9100 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs, FL 34134
239-992-0169
www.sunshineace.com
Sunshine Ace Hardware – Ft. Myers
18911 Tamiami Trail South, Ft. Myers, FL 33912
239-415-1161
www.sunshineace.com
The Bait Box
1043 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
239-472-1618
www.thebaitbox.com
Tom’s Tackle
1625 N Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755
727-447-5247
West Marine
1720 South Mccall Rd., Englewood, FL 34223
941-473-2070
www.westmarine.com
West Marine
12901 Mcgregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33919
239-481-7447
www.westmarine.com
West Marine
17220 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-432-9800
www.westmarine.com
West Marine
1520 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907
239-275-6077
www.westmarine.com
West Marine
4265 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
941-625-5002
www.westmarine.com
West Marine
4708 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
941-924-6777
www.westmarine.com
West Marine
1860 Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293
941-408-8288
www.westmarine.com
West Marine
700 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-637-0019
www.westmarine.com
Other Southwest Tackle Stores
Dolphin Village Tackle
St. Petersburg Beach, FL
Estero River Outfitters
Estero, FL
Lehr’s Economy Tackle
N. Ft. Myers, FL
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